Now this hoarder is a bit different to the rest. instead of collecting the usual junk. this man collected car and automotive parts. this guy is my kind of hoarder.
when he and his wife had died the state took over the property in which he owned and surfaced a few gems.
it states that when the barns around the house were emptied they found-
All told, approximately 30 original Stutz motorcars, a Stanley Steamer, a 1926 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, several Franklins, a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (which had somehow been placed in the loft of the main barn), and assorted VW Beetles were discovered about the property. The main barn and the various sheds and shacks Miller had constructed over the years hid a fortune in antique vehicles and a huge number of spare parts Miller had purchased from the Stutz company when it went out of business.
Absolutely brilliant. the day that i can say i have a karmann ghia and a assortment of beetles instead of just my one will be the best day ever.
the one thing about having a hoard of cars obviously means that its worth a hell of a lot. and the hoarding of cars is actually a thing. my family know many people who have several cars that have been left in garages for years on end and never touched but they still buy more.
this guys story has fascinated me. when his whole estate was valued it was worth over 2 million. mad.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Kennedy_Miller
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